Lavender Week at the Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle runs for a week from 12-5 p.m. beginning Friday and then from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 13-14.
Saturday, July 6
The Mineral School, an artists’ residency in the beautiful mountain community of Mineral, will host its annual Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase the work of artists and crafters from around the region. Visit the historic school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and peruse a variety of arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, photography, apparel, woodwork and more. Info: mineral-school.org.
The Randle Lavender Week and Weekend celebrates the peak of the growing season starting Saturday at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle, located at 136 Falls Road. There will be a full week of fresh lavender in bloom so come out and share in the beauty and aroma. On July 13-14, experience local crafts including one of a kind jewelry, linens, crafts, and must have items. Tasty treats, sauces, local farm fresh items and demonstrations of machinery and process are all part of the event, including u-cut floral and culinary lavender varieties. Stroll the field, bring a picnic lunch. Free entry. Info: 253-318-2317.
Flood Valley Brewery in Chehalis presents Highwater Hilarities: July Edition. Chase Mayers is hosting again, with Josh Chambers, a stand-up comedian, improviser, and half of the award eligible comedy duo “The Ballard Boyz.” He performs at clubs, colleges, and casinos all over the country and has been a featured performer at Treefort Music Festival, Bumbershoot, and the San Diego ComicCon. Your July headliner is Adam Pasi, a Portland comic who is quickly becoming among the most recognized names in Northwestern comedy. Born in Tacoma, and raised on Army bases on the East Coast and in Germany, Adam’s unique outlook on life allows him to craft absurd yet relatable stories, culminating in admittedly ridiculous calls to arms. Adam has appeared on the IFC show “Portlandia” and has performed on the Limestone, Wenatchee, and Bridgetown comedy festivals. The show is from 8-10 p.m. Flood Valley is located at 289 NW Chehalis Ave. Cost is $10.
Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters play the Paradise Resort RV Campground in Silver Creek starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per vehicle at the gate. The resort is located at 173 Salem Plant Drive
Late Models, Legends, Tuners and Baby Grands at South Sound Speedway in Rochester. Races begin at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, active military and teenagers age 13-17, $10 for children age 6-10 and free for children 5 and younger. South Sound Speedway is located at 3730 183rd Avenue SW.
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655
Dance, Country Four and More, 7 p.m., South Union Grange, 10030 Tilley Road, near exit 99 off I-5, 360-352-2135
Pancake breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, $5, 206-948-2979
Open garden, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 213 Sussex Ave. W., 360-264-2317
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad summer excursion, 5 p.m. dinner train ride featuring magician Jeff Evans. Limited seating. Tickets cost $55 for adults and $25 for children.
Sunday, July 7
The Mineral School, an artists’ residency in the beautiful mountain community of Mineral, will host its annual Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase the work of artists and crafters from around the region. Visit the historic school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and peruse a variety of arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, photography, apparel, woodwork and more. Info: mineral-school.org.
The Randle Lavender Week and Weekend celebrates the peak of the growing season starting July 6 at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle, located at 136 Falls Road. There will be a full week of fresh lavender in bloom so come out and share in the beauty and aroma. On July 13-14, experience local crafts including one of a kind jewelry, linens, crafts, and must have items. Tasty treats, sauces, local farm fresh items and demonstrations of machinery and process are all part of the event, including u-cut floral and culinary lavender varieties. Stroll the field, bring a picnic lunch. Free entry. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 253-318-2317.
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Community meal, 1-3 p.m., Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia, free, sponsored by Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, Chehalis, 360-623-9438
Support Groups
GriefShare, a video seminar focusing on helping people who have lost a loved one, 12:30-2 p.m., Shoestring Valley Community Church, 104 Frase Road, Onalaska, 360-870-2782, http://svcchurch.com/griefshare/
Monday, July 8
Game Night, Fords Prairie Grange, 2640 Reynolds Ave., Centralia, potluck dinner 6 p.m., 360-918-1356
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Teddy Bear Picnic, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene at 119 W. First Street in Centralia. Cost is $10. Dawn Oryzak, director of Love, Inc., will speak, as will Donna Paris, an inspirational speaker from Portland, Oregon. To reserve a stop, call Kay at 360-269-2449 or Val at 360-748-4722 or email kmills13@hotmail.com. The event is sponsored by the Centralia-Chehalis Christian Women’s Connection.
The Randle Lavender Week and Weekend celebrates the peak of the growing season starting July 6 at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle, located at 136 Falls Road. There will be a full week of fresh lavender in bloom so come out and share in the beauty and aroma. On July 13-14, experience local crafts including one of a kind jewelry, linens, crafts, and must have items. Tasty treats, sauces, local farm fresh items and demonstrations of machinery and process are all part of the event, including u-cut floral and culinary lavender varieties. Stroll the field, bring a picnic lunch. Free entry. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 253-318-2317.
Public Agencies
Lewis County Commission, 10 a.m., BOCC board room, second floor, Lewis County Courthouse, agenda available at http://goo.gl/agwWM, 360-740-1120
Chehalis City Council, 5 p.m, City Hall council chamber, 350 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, agendas available at http://ci.chehalis.wa.us/meetings, 360-345-1042
Centralia Historic Preservation Commission, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7695
Lewis County Board of Health, 1:30 p.m., BOCC Board Room, second floor, Lewis County Courthouse, agenda available at http://goo.gl/zKXB3, 360-740-1148
Centralia Parks Board, 5 p.m., Fort Borst Park Kitchen 2, 360-330-7662
Mossyrock Fire Department, fire commissioners, noon, main station, 137 E. Main St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456
Grays Harbor Fire District 1, 7 p.m., Oakville Fire Hall, 360-273-6541
Lewis County Cemetery District 4, 6 p.m., Randle Fire Station annex, 360-494-4031
Napavine Planning Commission, 6 p.m., 407 Birch Ave. SW, Napavine, 360-262-3547, ext. 213
Organizations
Chehalis American Legion Post 22, general meeting, 4 p.m., 555 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-740-7889
Lewis County Community Network, 3-5 p.m, second floor conference room, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Building, 360 NW North St., Chehalis, 206-719-3226
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Centralia-Chehalis Emblem Club, 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1732 S. Gold St., Centralia, 360-736-5439
Synergy Networking Group, 8:45 a.m., Chehalis Denny’s
Support Groups
Grandparents as Parents, 6-8 p.m., 420 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391, ext. 298 or 1-877-813-2828
Lewis County Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Providence Regional Cancer Clinic, 2015 Cooks Hill Road, 360-304-8472
Support for mothers, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Bethel Church, for mothers with children pregnancy through 6 years old, sponsored by Chehalis MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 360-520-3841 or 360-864-2168, email chehalismops@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/chehalismop
NAMI Lewis County Family Support Group, 5 p.m., The Station Coffee Bar, 201 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, 360-880-8070
Tuesday, July 9
Health and Hope Medical Outreach, free medical clinic, 5:30-8 p.m., Northwest Pediatrics, 1911 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, for those whose income is less than 200 percent of the poverty level, 360-623-1485
Square dance lessons, Prairie Steppers, 7-9 p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, first lesson free, then $2.50 each, single and couples welcome, 360-748-6948 or 360-273-4884
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boistfort Street, Chehalis, chehalisfarmersmarket.com
The Randle Lavender Week and Weekend celebrates the peak of the growing season starting July 6 at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle, located at 136 Falls Road. There will be a full week of fresh lavender in bloom so come out and share in the beauty and aroma. On July 13-14, experience local crafts including one of a kind jewelry, linens, crafts, and must have items. Tasty treats, sauces, local farm fresh items and demonstrations of machinery and process are all part of the event, including u-cut floral and culinary lavender varieties. Stroll the field, bring a picnic lunch. Free entry. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 253-318-2317.
Public Agencies
Centralia City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7670
Lewis County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Lewis County Courthouse, 360-740-1146, http://goo.gl/1a1Zb
Lewis County PUD Commission, 10 a.m., PUD auditorium, 345 NW Pacific Ave., Chehalis, 360-748-9261 or 1-800-562-5612
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2200, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 111½ W. Main, Centralia, 360-736-6852
Rainy Daze Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, social time beforehand at 6:15 p.m
Two Town Tuners, 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia, tuners.groupanizer.com
Breastfeeding Coalition of Lewis County, noon-1:30 p.m., second floor, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services, 360 NW North St., Chehalis, 360-740-1234
Mount St. Helens Patchwork Quilters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis, 360-880-5134
Toastmasters 1290, noon-1 p.m., Hanson Building board room, Centralia College, 360-820-2771
Salkum Community Quilters, 9 a.m.-noon, Salkum Fire Department, 2495 U.S. Highway 12, Salkum, 360-985-0813
Support Groups
Survivors of sexual assault/abuse, 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, sponsored by Human Response Network, 360-748-6601
Al Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6-7 p.m., Unity Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-669-6352.
Second Chance/Lewis County Brain Injury Support Group, 5 p.m., call 360-864-4341 or 360-983-3166 for meeting location
NAMI Lewis County Connection Recovery Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, 360-880-8070
